** December Winter Babies 2012 **

[LemonTea]

Cautiously jumping in!

Full story here, but just short of one year trying and a week before laparscopic surgery to fix some problems that may be making me infertile, we found out that we're expecting. I am so nervous for what might be ahead, and so afraid that something might happen, but trying so hard to remain happy in this moment. I really hope that this is it for DH and me (and everyone else here). First beta was 162, and second (today) was 322, so I'm cautiously optimistic...

I hope we're all here for good -- looking forward to meeting everyone!

Edited to add: I'm due Dec. 5!

 

[LemonTea]

I like that there are so many first time moms here! I'm sure we'll get a good mix of first timers and BTDTers, but nice to know I'm not alone in going through this for the very first time!

 

[LemonTea]

I'm also due on December 1st

I feel very bloated - I didn't get this with my dd and I look more pregnant now than I did at 16 weeks last time!

Does anyone else feel in limbo? It's hard to get excited when there is such a long way to go... Although I am obviously

And I've worried myself doing more hpts - I did a Boots early response on Saturday morning and got a definite but faint positive followed by a Clearblue digi in the afternoon that confirmed I was 1-2 weeks pregnant. I'm going to do the second one a week later to see if it changes but in the meantime I've used a couple of internet cheapies and they don't seem to have got much darker.
Anyone else still testing?

Hx

I'm mostly only dealing with cramping -- sharp but quick pain (like AF cramps) every six hours or so. Luckily no bleeding or spotting. I do have a little bit of bloat too now that I think about it.

I am still trying to remind myself that this is real, and that this could be it for us! It took a year to get here, and sometimes I thought I'd never see a second line on anything but an OPK. But I'm still excited, even though I'm also nervous and scared that it might not work out. But you're right -- I'm at 4 weeks, 1 day -- it is soooo long before I can feel like I'm out of the woods! I'm going to go crazy before I get out of the first trimester!

 

[LemonTea]

I also feel bloated Today, Halle71 I am having a really hard time getting excited this early. I just found out yesterday and I'm already so nervous that it's too good to be true. I wish I could just fast ford to 2nd trim.

I've said the same thing to DH about ten times now! I don't want to rush through this pregnancy and not be able to enjoy all the little things, but sometimes I seriously wish I could just fast forward to 12 weeks -- I am going to be a ball of nerves till then.

 

[LemonTea]

Just a pregnancy related question...When are you girls telling your family?I'm torn whether I should wait until 6, 8, or 12 weeks? Easter is in 2 weeks and I will only be a little over 5 weeks. It's gonna be so hard to be around family for the holiday and not let the cat out of the bag! I just got my bfp yesterday and I'm nervous enough the way it is just hoping and praying this bean stays put and grows well. So what are your plans?

Well, about four weeks ago, when we had set up the surgery for all the issues that the fertility specialist found, we finally told our entire family and close friends that we were infertile. It was the hardest thing I've ever done, but I'm glad we did it. But NOW, they are all expecting me to go into surgery next week, and we've got to figure out a story as to why we're not going ahead with it. I know they would be thrilled to find out early, but I'm terrified of telling everyone the good news only to lose the baby later. DH and I are thinking that we want to wait until the end of the first trimester -- so around 12 to 14 weeks (hopefully we'll be able to make a trip back home to tell people in person).

I don't know how we'll tell them yet! I had all these plans for how I'd tell DH, and then the minute that second line showed up I was screaming and crying so those plans clearly went out the window... I'll think of some cute things to do to tell them, but quite honestly, I think they'll be over the moon no matter how we tell them, so we might just wing it!

 

[LemonTea]

Congratulations to everyone!!! I just found out today I am four weeks pregnant after doing IVF/ICSI at a 5dt. Nurse said possibly twins!

Congratulations! Was that your first IVF? How awesome that you're having twins after struggling with infertility!

Anyone else deal with infertility before getting their BFP?

 

[LemonTea]

Oh wow I seem to have found another December thread! Oh well better join this one too. I am due #2 (after 13 months TTC and a whole mess of trouble) on 2nd December.

Had BETAs today at 16dpo which were:

hcg = 572miu
Progesterone = >80 (they don't measure beyond that)

Hey 2016! I recognize you from the other December thread. I see you're another one who took a long time to conceive -- glad I'm not the odd (wo)man out!

 

[babybirdangel]

Congratulations to everyone!!! I just found out today I am four weeks pregnant after doing IVF/ICSI at a 5dt. Nurse said possibly twins!

Thats AMAZING so whats your due date then? soo happy for u TWINS is amazing xxx

I think it is December 4th, but nurse said more likely middle or late November. It's a miracle, we had so many obstacles in our way.

 

[Becci_Boo86]

I have updated everyone its so exciting that there are so many BFP's

I had my MW appointment yesterday and she was amazing. we chatted for like a hour.

I have to go bk on the 19th for all my bloods and more paper work but i happy with that only 2/3 weeks to go

I should have a letter through aswell for my early scan if not i got my FS appointment on the 13th April anyway so i prob get a scan then

its starting to become more real even more so cos i had to sit with my head over the loo this morning the joys but i dont mind

xxx

 

[GenYsuperlady]

Hello Everyone!
Another first timer here, just got our BFP yesterday and due December 10th!!!!
Already with very sore BBs and mild nausea thoughout the day (nothing unbearable), will get my blood test results today.
STILL. IN. SHOCK.

Please stick, little monkey!

DH wants to tell his family at Easter...I'm torn because I know he wants to shout it from the mountaintops, but I know how common M/C is this early...

 

[Becci_Boo86]

Hello Everyone!
Another first timer here, just got our BFP yesterday and due December 10th!!!!
Already with very sore BBs and mild nausea thoughout the day (nothing unbearable), will get my blood test results today.
STILL. IN. SHOCK.

Please stick, little monkey!

DH wants to tell his family at Easter...I'm torn because I know he wants to shout it from the mountaintops, but I know how common M/C is this early...

HELLO Congrats hun

Its such a shock isnt it

i know what u mean about not wanting to tell anyone. we have only told my parents cos i'm so close to them and my best friend and some close friends on BNB

let us know what your bloods come back as

Congrats again and i have added you to our Due date Wall xxx

 

[GenYsuperlady]

Thanks for the warm welcome Becci and congrats to you on your rainbow baby!!!
Will be on this thread as soon as blood test in!!

 

[ImSoTired]

Becci boo can you change me to Dec 6th? I somehow miscalculated by a day! TY! How are you girls feeling today?

 

[Princess_xox]

i'm due 2nd Dec

 

[GenYsuperlady]

Congrats to everyone! I'm excited to see this thread grow!
I got my serum hCG number back today: 25! Given that I am not even 4 weeks yet I am so happy to know this early....so I can enjoy the pregnancy that much longer

I'm having mild on and off nausea throughout the day, very mild though, nothing ridiculous. Didn't sleep well last night -- had my first vivid nightmares and then woke in the middle of the night to obsess over possible m/c. It all seems too good to be true! I need to keep my positive thoughts up though

I've had a lot of burning pain low down in my left groin -- not the same as O pains or twinges, but full on BURNING. I hope that is baby burrowing deeper into it's new home!

Will you guys be finding out the sex? We are TEAM YELLOW over here , waiting for our snowflake surprise!

 

[ImSoTired]

Congrats to everyone! I'm excited to see this thread grow!
I got my serum hCG number back today: 25! Given that I am not even 4 weeks yet I am so happy to know this early....so I can enjoy the pregnancy that much longer

I'm having mild on and off nausea throughout the day, very mild though, nothing ridiculous. Didn't sleep well last night -- had my first vivid nightmares and then woke in the middle of the night to obsess over possible m/c. It all seems too good to be true! I need to keep my positive thoughts up though

I've had a lot of burning pain low down in my left groin -- not the same as O pains or twinges, but full on BURNING. I hope that is baby burrowing deeper into it's new home!

Will you guys be finding out the sex? We are TEAM YELLOW over here , waiting for our snowflake surprise!

Torn on whether or not I'd like to find out the sex. Would love a good surprise but also want to be overly-prepared for baby girl/boy. Haven't decided yet.

 

[Becci_Boo86]

I had burning about 4days before AF was suppose to arrive when we had sex was strange.

that is a good level

We are going to be team well i hope to stay that but u never know lol xxx

 

[mummy1985]

We found out with the last one so I want a surprise this time round, but hubby wants to know! I'm torn!

 

[stark18]

I wish I had the willpower to keep it a surprise. We will find out the sex as soon as we can lol. I guess I just don't have the patience.

 

[LemonTea]

Will you guys be finding out the sex? We are TEAM YELLOW over here , waiting for our snowflake surprise!

We are also team yellow! We've known for years that when the time came we wouldn't find out -- we are truly going to be happy either way. Plus, since it's our first baby, I'm kinda happy that we won't be flooded with gender specific items (plus I happen to love yellow and green lol). That'll be great for future kids.